Socialising with other autistic adults

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Autistic people I've encountered here are some of the nicest people I've interacted with. I feel accepted and understood in this community and feel surrounded by friends.

I feel accepted and understood in this community and feel surrounded by friends.

You are.

It bothers me a great deal that a troll is allowed to interact in this way with vulnerable people. 

The consequences could be very serious. 

Thank you so much!

OMG no don't leave. This community is normally a really safe and happy environment don't let one bad experience ruin it for you.

Your a valued member here and I and a lot of others would miss you if you left ^^

I appreciate the reminder, it can be difficult to remember things like that when you're in the grips of it all. 

I have emailed the community and I've been candid with how all of this has impacted me. It's been a few hours now and I have calmed down a lot.

Former Member,

Whilst I feel sad that you didn't feel safe earlier, I think it's important to remember that there is a screen and possibly a good many miles (perhaps hundreds of miles) between yourself and the member who caused you to feel unsafe. 

Last year, there was a former member whom I had sometimes felt rather intimidated by, to the extent that I had considered leaving. I'm glad I didn't because I had just as much right to be here as the former member did, and I actually enjoyed being here.

My advice is that if you feel someone is being intentionally unkind to you, or goading you and deliberately trying to provoke an argument, just ignore them and/or contact the Community Manager.

Former Member,

Whilst I feel sad that you didn't feel safe earlier, I think it's important to remember that there is a screen and possibly a good many miles (perhaps hundreds of miles) between yourself and the member who caused you to feel unsafe. 

Last year, there was a former member whom I had sometimes felt rather intimidated by, to the extent that I had considered leaving. I'm glad I didn't because I had just as much right to be here as the former member did, and I actually enjoyed being here.

My advice is that if you feel someone is being intentionally unkind to you, or goading you and deliberately trying to provoke an argument, just ignore them and/or contact the Community Manager.

I appreciate the reminder, it can be difficult to remember things like that when you're in the grips of it all. 

I have emailed the community and I've been candid with how all of this has impacted me. It's been a few hours now and I have calmed down a lot.